External Supply Planner

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

-33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
-Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
-Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
-Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
-4 x Life Assurance
-Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
-Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes.
-Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Supply Chain team as an External Supply Planner at our Cwmbran site.

Your Role

As an External Supply Planner, you will be responsible for executing ERP-driven supply plans with external suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials to support production.

This is a highly operational role, focused on supplier coordination, expediting, and risk management, where you will play a key part in maintaining supply continuity and supporting production performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting and actioning MRP outputs to manage purchase orders and supplier schedules
• Monitoring and expediting deliveries to ensure on-time material availability
• Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers on daily operational topics
• Managing supply disruptions, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation actions
• Assessing supplier capacity vs demand and supporting recovery plans where needed
• Tracking supplier performance (OTD, responsiveness, quality) and supporting reviews
• Collaborating cross-functionally with planning, logistics, production, and quality teams
• Maintaining accurate data within ERP systems (lead times, parameters, stock levels)
• Supporting root cause analysis of supply issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives

But what else?

• Participate in daily operational reviews and QRQC sessions
• Support stock takes, audits, and readiness activities
• Contribute to supplier transport coordination, documentation, and operational requests
• Be part of a fast-paced supply chain environment with strong business impact and visibility

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Join a business with over 100,000 colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We value diversity and believe it drives innovation
• Innovation at the core: Be part of our journey to decarbonise aerospace
• Mobility & training opportunities: Personalised career development and growth opportunities
• A culture of excellence: Collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do

Get involved

You'll also have the opportunity to join employee groups and initiatives such as Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, sports clubs, STEM ambassadors, charity partnerships, and wellbeing programmes.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert; however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

What You'll Bring

-Experience working with an ERP system (MRP / material scheduling) - Essential

-Background in supply planning, production planning, or supplier coordination - Essential

-Experience in supplier performance management and delivery tracking - Essential

-Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - Essential

-Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft Office tools - Essential

-Strong problem-solving and data-driven mindset - Essential

-Effective communication and stakeholder management skills - Essential

Desirable:

-Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry

-Knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools

-Experience with Power BI or supplier collaboration systems (e.g. Lean DNA)

-APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent supply chain qualification